Juvenile Correctional Officer - (Mart, TX)

POSITION OVERVIEW: Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position has been established as a TJJD career ladder position. Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs) who have not reached the highest level of the JCO I - IV career ladder will receive career ladder salary adjustments upon meeting established eligibility criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.08). General Description of Work Performed: The Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) I/II/III/IV is responsible for the direct care of juveniles in a correctional setting. The JCO I-IV performs entry-level to complex (journey-level) work supervising youth. The supervision ranges from close to general with the use of initiative and independent judgment ranging from minimal latitude to moderate latitude. The JCO is subject to work overtime and be on call. This is a career ladder series. QUALIFICATIONS: Min: Must have graduated from an accredited high-school or earned a certified GED.